CAIR-MN to Join Minnesota Leaders to Welcome Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Demand Accountability for Operation Metro Surge
Later today, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join other Minnesota civil rights leaders, clergy, and community advocates at a press conference addressing the removal of Kristi Noem and the ongoing impacts of federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. WHAT: Press Conference to Address Firing of Kristi […]
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CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Sens. Fetterman, McCormick for Refusing to Seek Justice for Slain Philadelphia-Born American
Muslim civil rights group welcomes Philadelphia City Council resolution honoring Nasrallah Abu Siyam and Governor Shapiro’s call for federal investigation The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick for their failure to sign onto a letter led by Senator Chris Van Hollen calling for […]
CAIR-NC, MAPAC, Charlotte Muslim Caucus Host Iftar at NC Executive Mansion Honoring Imams, Highlighting Muslim NC Legacy and Calling for Protection of Civil Rights, Free Speech
The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NC) hosted an iftar (breaking of the daily fast in Ramadan), with contributions by the Muslim American Public Affairs Council (MAPAC), and the Charlotte Muslim Caucus, at the historic North Carolina Executive Mansion on Wednesday evening, bringing together Governor Josh Stein and Muslim leaders from across […]
CAIR-CA Marks the 20th Anniversary of Capitol Iftar in Sacramento, Introduces 2026 Legislative Priorities
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, yesterday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the CAIR-CA Capitol Iftar, marking two decades of gathering elected officials, Muslim staffers, and advocacy partners during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, charity, and spiritual renewal, began […]
CAIR-CA Welcomes Gov. Newsom’s Remarks Recognizing Israel as an Apartheid State
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s remarks recognizing Israel as an apartheid state and criticizing Israel’s role in pushing the U.S. into a war with Iran. The organization also encouraged Gov. Newsom to publicly acknowledge Israel’s genocide in Gaza. SEE: During a recent interview as part of his book tour, Gov. Newsom mentioned agreeing with those who label Israel “appropriately as sort of an apartheid state.” He also stated his belief […]
OP-ED: Ramadan observances come as war rages in Iran and anti-Muslim hate rises in America
The sharia hysteria of the past couple of months is just the latest in a seemingly never-ending wave of bigoted frenzies targeting American Muslims, from the attacks on the Somali American community to the smears against Muslim students speaking up for Palestinian human rights on college campuses. It seems once the Islamophobia industry exhausts one invented […]
CAIR Condemns Senate Failure to Pass War Powers Resolution, Urges Americans to Demand House Vote to End Unauthorized U.S.-Israel War on Iran
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass a War Powers Resolution that would have required an end to President Donald Trump’s unauthorized military strikes on Iran and urged Americans to immediately contact their members of the House of Representatives […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes NYC Council’s Disciplinary Action Against Queens Council Member for Islamophobic Social Media Posts
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the NYC Council’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino for her repeated Islamophobic posts on social media. Council Member Paladino, a Queens Republican, will face formal disciplinary proceedings in the coming […]
CAIR-CT Urges Support and Amendments to HB 5328 Addressing Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Racism in Connecticut Schools
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today called on lawmakers and community members to support HB 5328, legislation that would establish a working group to examine anti-Muslim bigotry and racism in Connecticut public schools. The bill will receive a public hearing today at the State Capitol. CAIR-CT stated that HB 5328 carries significant […]